New Criticism - Group 1


John Crowe Ransom, founder of New Criticism
John Crowe Ransom, founder of New Criticism
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The works discussed and analyzed here are "The Wide Net" by Eudora Welty, found in "Stories of the Modern South" starting on page 469, and "The Yellow Bird" by Tennessee Williams, starting on page 492. On the bottom of the page, you will find the "Summary & Analysis" links for each work. To navigate this Wikispace, use those links below or on the left side of the page.

The stories are analyzed using the New Critical approach, founded by John Crow Ransom (left). To read more about the principles and history of New Criticism, click on the link labeled "New Critical Theory" on the bottom of this page.









The Authors


Eudora Welty: Biography

Tennessee Williams: Biography





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